Agenda Item Name:
Title
Review and Approval of Behavioral Health Transportation Plan 2020-2023 Developed for Alachua County
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Presenter:
Stuart Wegener, 548-3708
Description:
Review of Comprehensive Plan to Respond to State Requirements of Senate Bill 12 for the Development of a Formal Transportation Plan for Behavioral Health Focused on Individuals Transported Under the Baker or Marchman Acts in Alachua County.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Adopt the revised Behavioral Health Transportation Plan Proposed for Alachua County for the next three years.
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Prior Board Motions:
6/27/2017: Approval of the Alachua County Behavioral Health Transportation Plan for 2017-2020
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
None
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Background:
Senate Bill 12 was signed into law on April 15, 2016, providing for significant reforms to the State's behavioral health system's intake and referral processes. Importantly, the legislation called for the establishment of receiving systems that will function as a "No Wrong Door" model which ensures access to services regardless of where a person may enter the system of care. SB 12 called for multiple behavioral health care system changes, including DCF's role and responsibilities; revision of applicable statutes; requirements for annual assessments of services; and, much more. Transportation of those with behavioral health needs was a major element of SB 12, especially those needing acute care services following the involuntary commitment of an individual under a Baker Act (mental health) or under a Marchman Act (substance abuse.)
Specifically, Senate Bill 12 required the development and approval of a local acute care receiving system plan and a local acute care transportation plan to support that receiving system plan. Each of Florida's 67 counties was required to develop and approve a formal behavioral health transportation plan, and the plan must also be approved by the applicable Managing Entity (ME)...
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